Bernt Balchen
Autographed Postal Cover
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Bernt Balchen (October 23, 1899 – October 17, 1973), pioneer polar aviator, navigator, aircraft mechanical engineer and military leader, authentic autographed vintage commemorative philatelic cover.
In 1929, Balchen became the first person to fly over the South Pole, accompanied by a copilot, a photographer and Richard E. Byrd, navigator and organizer of the Antarctic expedition. Due to his reputation as a polar, transatlantic and aviation expert, Balchen was hired by Amelia Earhart as a technical advisor for a planned solo transatlantic flight. Balchen was also highly involved in WWII missions, and a good friend serving under Balchen was Thor Heyerdahl, marine biologist and explorer-to-be of Kon-Tiki fame.
In fine condition.
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Pioneering American aviator and polar explorer
Pioneering American aviator and polar explorer
Pioneering American aviator and polar explorer
Pioneering American aviator and polar explorer
Pioneering American aviator and polar explorer
Pioneering American aviator and polar explorer
Pioneering American aviator and polar explorer
Early 1900s original vintage silver gelatin press photograph
Early 1900s original vintage silver gelatin press photograph
Early 1900s original vintage silver gelatin press photograph







